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Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

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Job Description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States.

The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Practice or research specialty/focus of the position: Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology

Position Summary

This clinical pharmacist practitioner plays a key role in the Oncology Services Division. While this position has many challenging responsibilities (Clinical responsibilities 80%/administrative 20%), the major areas are listed below:

Provides in-depth clinical pharmacy services to ambulatory adult hematology/oncology patients

Maintains outstanding skills as a clinical pharmacy practitioner and consistently demonstrates the value of pharmacy services.

Educates medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff about the management, prescribing and monitoring of therapies used in patient care area(s) of responsibility.

  • Serves as a resource to the Department of Pharmacy for area(s) of expertise.
  • Participates in departmental and hospital committees and initiatives related to practice area.
  • Contributes to student and resident education.
  • Provides educational lectures and/or participates in research (Duke, State/Local, National).
  • Works with peers to achieve division and departmental goals.
  • Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
  • Maintains familiarity with all departmental programs and works as integral part of the pharmacy team.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree OR BS Pharmacy Degree

Experience

With a BS Pharmacy degree, two years of pharmacy practice experience, or acceptable board certification, or completion of an accredited residency program and demonstrated ability to achieve positive patient outcomes in a similar environment is required.

With Doctor of Pharmacy degree, no experience is required.

Three plus years of oncology clinical practice experience and/or PGY2 oncology residency preferred

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

  • Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina
  • BCOP preferred
  • CPP to be obtained within one year of hire preferred

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.

To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Key Responsibilities

The clinical pharmacist provides in-depth pharmacy services to ambulatory hematology/oncology patients and educates medical staff on therapy management. They also participate in departmental committees, contribute to research, and support student and resident education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina. Three or more years of oncology clinical practice experience and BCOP certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication ManagementClinical ResearchStaff EducationPharmacotherapyRegulatory ComplianceInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 34% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in pharmacyranked against 10,137 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $139k (middle half $135k–$148k)116 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in North Carolina341 active10,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 34% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Pharmacist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $58k) · 28% offer loan repayment355 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,137 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 29 employers
8
<$160k
12
$160k-175k
7
$175k-190k
2
$190k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
4%
CME allowance
4%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pharmacist (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health · Hanford, California

$75.03-$102.91/hr
#2

Pharmacist - Cancer Center (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$74.97-$101.21/hr
#3

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

$108k-$199k
#4

Dispensing Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Full Time

$55.53-$93.08/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Durham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,626/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.